Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a 40-minute broadcast on Channel 14 on Thursday evening, warned that a single Iranian missile would have 'erased' the complex where he was speaking, underscoring the threat. He also addressed internal political divisions, saying 'there are disagreements, but we all stand together,' and launched a sharp attack on Qatar, accusing it of brainwashing youth against Israel and the West. He concluded with the phrase 'The eternity of Israel will not lie.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded a 40-minute broadcast on Channel 14 on Thursday evening with a mix of warnings and calls for national resilience. Pointing to the Iranian missile threat, he said that a single missile would have 'erased' the complex where he was standing, underscoring the stakes of the ongoing multi-front war. He also addressed internal political divisions, stating, 'Surely there are disagreements, but we all stand together.'
The speech continued themes The Zioneer reported at 21:40, when Netanyahu accused Qatar of investing 'enormous sums' to destroy Israel's reputation and showcased a Starlink terminal used by Iranian protesters. The address concluded with Netanyahu stating, 'The eternity of Israel will not lie.'
In recent weeks, The Zioneer has tracked Netanyahu's broader messaging strategy. At an IDF officer graduation on June 25, he termed the conflict the 'War of Restoration' and vowed to remain in the Lebanon buffer zone. On June 28, he called for a broad national unity government while ruling out a Palestinian state. Throughout, his rhetoric has framed the current struggle as a continuation of Israel's foundational war for survival.
No new military operations or policy changes were announced during the address.
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